Claira wakes in a forest clearing, disoriented and alone. She must have been sleepwalking… right? But before she can make sense of where she is—or how she got there—a crashing sound erupts from the brush. Something is coming. Fast. Something wild. And it’s headed straight for her...

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On North Carolina’s Hatteras Island, Claira thought she knew the way back to camp. But the trail twists into something unfamiliar—something watching, waiting, and older than the forest itself. What she finds in the dark might not let her leave...

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Dean is gone, and Oren is left to face whatever lurks beneath Moon Lake. Trapped under an overturned boat, he’s dragged toward the depths by something massive beneath the surface.

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On a quiet night at Moon Lake, Utah, Dean and Oren spot a figure standing on the rocks at the lake’s furthest point—small, still, and shadowy against the water.

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Police officers Rile and Aarons’ encounter with the goblin-like creatures in Hopkinsville raised more questions than answers. Now, a new listener tip has surfaced—strange, undeniable details that shift the story in an unexpected direction...

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky police officers Rile and Aarons encounter glowing, goblin-like creatures in a cabin in the woods. Was it aliens— or something stranger?

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REI's Camp Monsters podcast returns Thursday, September 25th. Get ready for unexplainable sightings at Moon Lake, eerie encounters with goblin-like creatures in Kentucky and more... 

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Join host, Weston Davis, and Camp Monsters’ sound design magician, Nick Patri, as they dive into their favorite creatures from Season 6, reveal how Weston crafts his monster stories, and share a few behind-the-scenes surprises!

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Lucie’s visit to her friend Elodie’s hometown in Louisiana has been filled with vivid experiences: bold new flavors, lively conversations around the table, and day trips through the bayou behind Elodie’s family home. It’s been a great trip, but as her time there draws to an end, Lucie finds herself increasingly restless, as if something is lingering beneath the surface—a secret she can’t quite grasp...

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In the quiet Northwoods of Wisconsin, a local taxidermist builds a bizarre, mish-mash creature to spark publicity and boost tourism. But when his odd creation mysteriously disappears, he suspects theft—until he uncovers the shocking truth of what really happened…

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